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title: "Pattinson, Hoult auditioned for James Bond role"
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published: "2026-11-07T09:45:35.111Z"
source_reported: "2026-11-07T09:17:18.000Z"
updated: "2026-11-07T09:45:35.111Z"
trust_score: 68
critic_score: 77
hype_score: 45
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# Pattinson, Hoult auditioned for James Bond role

*Reports indicate multiple actors screen-tested for the next 007, with speculation mounting.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 68 of 100, higher is better. Trust 68: multiple independent outlets and named source (Josh O'Connor) corroborate auditions, with specific when/where.
- Craft 77 of 100, higher is better. Critic 77: includes quoted source, clear facts, specific names and places, coherent story.
- Hype 45 of 100, lower is better. Hype 45: many outlets use sensational headlines and clickbait language.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have auditioned for the role of James Bond.
- The auditions reportedly took place in London last month, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
- Josh O'Connor was also among the actors who screen-tested for the part.
- No right-rated outlets reported on these auditions.

Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have reportedly auditioned for the role of the next James Bond. The Hollywood Reporter stated that these auditions occurred in London last month. Josh O'Connor was also among the actors who screen-tested for the part, according to multiple outlets.

## Disagreements in reporting

The Hollywood Reporter stated that the auditions for James Bond took place in London last month. Variety reported that Pattinson and Hoult were among the stars who screen-tested for the role, but did not specify a date or location for the auditions.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left or centre-rated reports mentioned any details about the production timeline for the next James Bond film, such as when a casting announcement might be made or when filming is expected to begin. No right-rated outlet ran this story at all.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 18 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 50% (9)
- Centre: 50% (9)
- Right: 0% (0)

23 of 41 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-07T09:30:22.960935+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-07T10:00:20.410Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Left-rated reports led with the news that Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have entered the race to play James Bond. Multiple outlets highlighted that both actors have previously played major superhero roles, with Pattinson as Batman and Hoult as Lex Luthor. Variety was frequently cited as the source for this information. Some reports also mentioned that Pattinson has worked with director Denis Villeneuve on the upcoming 'Dune 3'.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports also focused on Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult auditioning for the James Bond role. The Hollywood Reporter was often named as the source for the claim that the auditions took place in London last month. Several reports noted that Pattinson and Hoult have prior experience in major film franchises, including DC Comics films. Some digests also mentioned other actors who are reportedly in contention, such as Callum Turner and Jack Lowden.

### Right

No separate framing summary.

**Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- low: 1
- mixed: 4
- high: 12
- unknown: 23
- veryHigh: 1

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [yle](https://yle.fi/a/74-20255645) — Variety: Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult in the Running for the New James Bond
- [PerthNow](https://perthnow.com.au/entertainment/movies/robert-pattinson-and-nicholas-hoults-secret-bond-auditions-c-23129862) — Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult's secret Bond auditions
- [KSML.fi – Keskisuomalainen](https://ksml.fi/uutissuomalainen/9935792) — Variety: Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult in the Running for the New James Bond
- [SSS.fi](https://sss.fi/2026/11/variety-robert-pattinson-ja-nicholas-hoult-tarjolla-uudeksi-james-bondiksi) — Variety: Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult in the Running for the New James Bond
- [Nettavisen](https://nettavisen.no/kjendis/robert-pattinson-kan-bli-den-neste-james-bond/s/80-95-228684) — Could Be the Next James Bond
- [HD](https://hd.se/noje/robert-pattinson-kan-bli-naste-james-bond) — Robert Pattinson Could Be the Next James Bond
- [Sydsvenskan](https://sydsvenskan.se/noje/robert-pattinson-kan-bli-naste-james-bond) — Robert Pattinson Could Be the Next James Bond
- [Dnevni list Danas](https://danas.rs/kultura/robert-patinson-nikolas-holt-kandidati-bond) — Batman or Lex Luthor: Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult Candidates for the New James Bond
- [Rzeczpospolita](https://rp.pl/film/art45458501-gwiazdor-zmierzchu-nowym-agentem-007-robert-pattinson-w-wyscigu-o-role-jamesa-bonda) — Is 'Twilight' Star the New Agent 007? Robert Pattinson in the Race for James Bond
- [Fiction Horizon](https://fictionhorizon.com/robert-pattinson-and-nicholas-hoult-reportedly-join-the-final-race-to-play-james-bond) — Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult Reportedly Join the Final Race To Play James Bond
- [IBTimes Australia](https://ibtimes.com.au/robert-pattinson-screen-tests-next-james-bond-1878076) — Robert Pattinson Screen Tested for James Bond, Report Says, Joining Nicholas Hoult and Others in 007 Race
- [Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/robert-pattinson-nicholas-hoult-screen-test-for-next-james-bond-10954460) — Robert Pattinson, Nicholas Hoult screen-test for next James Bond
- [Glamsham](https://glamsham.com/hollywood/entertainment-news/robert-pattinson-replace-daniel-craig-james-bond) — Robert Pattinson To Replace Daniel Craig As James Bond? Latest Casting Report Sparks Speculation
- [comicbasics.com](https://comicbasics.com/here-are-the-actors-who-have-reportedly-screen-tested-for-james-bond) — Here Are the Actors Who Have Reportedly Screen-Tested for James Bond
- [DTF](https://dtf.ru/cinema/5397942-robert-pattinson-i-nikolas-holt-na-rol-dzheymsa-bonda) — Media: Robert Pattinson Became One of the Final Candidates for the New James Bond-Cinema and DTF Series.
- [in.gr](https://in.gr/2026/11/07/life/tzeims-mpont-rompert-patinson-kai-nikolas-xoult-sta-dokimastika-pente-stin-koursa-gia-ton-007) — James Bond: Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult in the Tests - Five in the Race for 007
- [gala.de](https://gala.de/lifestyle/film-tv-musik/wird-robert-pattinson-der-neue-bond---er-hat-fuer-die-rolle-vorgesprochen-24711780.html) — He Auditioned for the Role
- [Nieuws.nl](https://nieuws.nl/entertainment/robert-pattinson-en-nicholas-hoult-deden-auditie-voor-007) — Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult Auditioned for James
- [NEWS9 LIVE](https://news9live.com/entertainment/hollywood/james-bond-casting-robert-pattinson-nicholas-hoult-screen-tested-for-007-role-3022618) — James Bond casting: Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult screen-tested for 007 role under Denis Villeneuve
- [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/robert-pattinson-nicholas-hoult-among-contenders-for-next-james-bond-role-101794031499923.html) — Robert Pattinson, Nicholas Hoult among contenders for next James Bond role
- [TUOI TRE ONLINE](https://tuoitre.vn/robert-pattinson-nicholas-hoult-tranh-vai-james-bond-100261107114252654.htm) — Robert Pattinson, Nicholas Hoult Compete for the Role of James Bond
- [Ada Derana](https://adaderana.lk/news/251209) — Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult among actors screen-testing for next James Bond
- [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/thr-robert-pattinson-proshel-kinoproby-na-rol-dzheymsa-bonda) — Twilight Is Gathering over Bond: Robert Pattinson Has Passed the Agent 007 Audition.
- [Awards Radar](https://awardsradar.com/2026/11/06/robert-pattinson-has-screen-tested-to-play-james-bond) — Robert Pattinson Has Screen Tested to Play James Bond
- [SpaceMoney](https://spacemoney.com.br/cultura-e-entretenimento/filmes/pattinson-hoult-james-bond-especulacao) — Pattinson and Hoult Arise in Speculation About the New 007
- [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2026/11/robert-pattinson-nicholas-hoult-james-bond-1237216183) — Robert Pattinson And Nicholas Hoult Round Out ‘James Bond’ Screen Tests
- [Dark Horizons](https://darkhorizons.com/robert-pattinson-tested-for-james-bond) — Robert Pattinson Tested For James Bond
- [IGN](https://ign.com/articles/robert-pattinson-bond-26-007-screen-test-nicholas-hoult) — Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult, Who Previously Vied for the Role of The Batman, Now Up for James Bond 26
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/james-bond-casting-robert-pattinson-nicholas-hoult-1236941881) — James Bond Shocker: Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult Late Contenders for 007 After Auditioning for Denis Villeneuve
- [FandomWire](https://fandomwire.com/denis-villeneuve-james-bond-two-mystery-actors-challenge-callum-turner) — Denis Villeneuve’s James Bond Adds 2 High-Profile Actors Bigger Than Callum Turner
- [Just Jared](https://justjared.com/2026/11/06/robert-pattinson-reportedly-tested-for-james-bond-adding-a-major-contender-to-the-007-race) — Robert Pattinson Reportedly Tested for James Bond, Adding a Major Contender to the 007 Race
- [Unknown](https://ethnos.gr/cinema/article/428334/rompertpatinsonekanedokimastikogiatonrolotoyneoytzeimsmpont) — Robert Pattinson: He Tested for the Role of the New James Bond
- [se7en.ws](https://se7en.ws/robert-pattinson-mozhet-sygrat-dzhejm) — Robert Pattinson Can Play James Bond.
- [The Wrap](https://thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/robert-pattinson-screen-tested-james-bond) — Batman as Bond? Robert Pattinson Screen Tested for 007 Role
- [BCharts Fórum](https://bcharts.com.br/t/robert-pattinson-fez-teste-para-james-bond-diz-thr/111596) — Robert Pattinson Auditioned for James Bond, Says THR
- [ScreenRant](https://screenrant.com/james-bond-robert-pattinson-screen-test-report) — Robert Pattinson Emerges As James Bond Contender In New Casting Shakeup
- [ComicBook.com](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/james-bond-casting-update-adds-robert-pattinson-nicholas-hoult-upending-007-shortlist) — James Bond Casting Update Adds Robert Pattinson & Nicholas Hoult, Upending 007 Shortlist
- [The Hollywood Reporter](https://hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/robert-pattinson-tested-to-play-james-bond-1236749903) — James Bond Surprise: Robert Pattinson Screen Tested to Play 007
- [MSNBCTV NEWS](https://msnbctv.news/robert-pattinson-tested-to-play-james-bond-exclusive) — Robert Pattinson Tested to Play James Bond
- [Knight Edge Media](https://knightedgemedia.com/2026/11/robert-pattinson-nicholas-hoult-added-to-james-bond-shortlist) — Robert Pattinson & Nicholas Hoult Added To 'James Bond' Shortlist
- [The Playlist](https://theplaylist.net/bond-26-robert-pattinson-nicholas-hoult-james-bond-casting-20261106) — ‘Bond 26’: Robert Pattinson & Nicholas Hoult Join James Bond Casting Race As Search Widens

## Questions

**Which actors have reportedly auditioned for the next James Bond role?**

Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have reportedly auditioned for the role of James Bond. Josh O'Connor is also mentioned as having screen-tested for the part, according to multiple reports.

**Where did the James Bond auditions take place?**

The Hollywood Reporter stated that the auditions for the James Bond role took place in London last month. Other reports confirm auditions occurred but do not specify a location or date.

**Which news outlets reported on these auditions?**

Reports from outlets including Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, and The Wrap covered the auditions. No right-rated outlets reported on this story.

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